MReilly.es@PARC-MAXC.ARPA@sri-unix.UUCP (07/28/83)
I have just joined the distribution list and am not sure if these questions have been raised before, but bear with me. First of all, how come Luke's lightsaber didn't cut anyone during his battle over the desert. If anyone has better eyesight than I do, please correct me but I'm almost positive that noone was ever cut or maimed during that scene. In fact the only person that was hurt at all(besides those who became food) was Luke. Is there anything besides the threat of an R rating that would stop the lightsaber from carving people up? Another strange thing about lightsabers is that their power seems to change with the episode in the saga. Remember when Luke and Darth were dueling in TESB. They took swipes at each other and yet every time that they missed and hit the metal supports that held up their walkway, the metal wasn't cut through. In ROTJ of course, when Vader threw his light saber at the walkway that Luke was standing on, the support sheared and the whole thing collapsed. Anyone see something I didn't? Those Ewoks certainly are masters of the Ten Minute Ambush aren't they. The final thing someone could perhaps explain is what the use of the armor worn by the storm troopers. We found out in SW:ANH and TESB that these suits were not much good against blasters and lightsabers although they are quite impressive looking and must strike fear into the hearts of enemies. We then find out that the suits aren't any good as protection from rocks, clubs or teddybears. Couldn't so great an organization as the Empire settle on dress that was either more useful or lighter-weight albeit less awe-inspiring? I really enjoyed all three of the movies but as long as everyone is submitting their questions I thought I would submit mine. Mark